LOUISVILLE, Ky. (3/19/18) — Patients with severe spinal cord injury often experience chronically low blood pressure that negatively affects their health, their quality of life and their ability to engage in rehabilitative therapy. “People with severe spinal cord injury – especially when it occurs in a higher level in the spine – have problems with blood pressure regulation to the point that it…

KENTUCKY (3/19/18) — Researchers will experiment with a riverbed bubbler and sound system as part of the ongoing effort to slow the spread of Asian carp throughout the Mississippi River basin. European technology originally designed to steer migrating salmon back into main river channels will be tested below Barkley Dam in western Kentucky as an environmentally friendly way to block passage of…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (3/19/18) — Hopkins County Genealogical Society meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Hopkins County Government Center, which is located at 56 N. Main St. in Madisonville. Michael Knight, Randy Teague and Steve Ray will present the program, "The Martin Luther 500th Anniversary Celebration and Berlin, Germany." Guests are asked to enter through the north entrance. SurfKY News

BELTON, Ky. (3/19/18) — Pension Update: SB1 was recommitted to State and Local Government Committee on the 9th, however, no action was taken this past week and the bill is still in the Senate. Please know that doing nothing is not going to be good for any state worker. I plan to have a Facebook post soon to go over some information that hopefully will address many of the Facebook messages and…

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. (3/19/18) — Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office released the following reports today: Mark A. Hanor of Nebo was charged March 17 with fourth-degree assault and violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. Elanda Tidwell of Madisonville was charged March 17 with second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. William D. Bivins of Albany was…

WESTERN Ky. (3/19/18) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet released the following water over road report today: Caldwell County U.S. 62 is restricted to one-lane traffic with an automated signal at mile-marker 16.5 due to landslide repair work just west of Caldwell-Hopkins line. Daviess County Kentucky 1831/Wrights Landing Road is closed due to a culvert washout between the 4.1-4.5 mile marker.…

KENTUCKY (3/18/18) — In this week’s Dave Says, Dave advises against check cashing companies. Dear Dave, How do you feel about check cashing companies? Norman Dear Norman, I’m not a big fan of check cashing companies. They’re not nearly as bad as payday lenders, but it still seems kind of silly to me there’s even a market for this kind of thing. If you want a place to cash your checks and store…

KENTUCKY (3/18/18) — I spend a lot of time alone. I am alone at a desk many hours a day. When I travel, whether it’s to speak or hunt, I usually travel alone. I take one or two trips each year that are around 10 hours. I go alone. Most of the time, I enjoy those trips. I think a big reason is because my life at home revolves around people and their needs. So, when I leave, I get to go for hours…

HENDERSON, Ky. (3/17/18) — Henderson County Public Library announced the following upcoming events: Spring Break Days at the Library Tuesday, April 3 — Board Game DayWednesday, April 4 — Craft DayThursday April 5 — Book Character Scavenger Hunt New — Girls Who Code Club The library has launched an exciting program for middle school teen girls, the Girls Who Code club. Teen Services Librarian…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (3/17/18) — A bill that lawmakers hope will address the mental health needs of Kentucky public school students in response to school shootings like the one at Marshall County High School in January made it through the Kentucky House Friday. House Bill 604, sponsored by Rep. Will Coursey, passed by the House today on a vote of 81-1. The bill would require school districts or public…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (3/17/18) — The first piece of legislation to pass a legislative chamber this week dealt with making playground equipment accessible to all children. One of the final bills of the week to advance through a chamber focused on the mental health of students. In between, lawmakers cast votes on a range of topics including bike safety, health care, prayer and teen marriage. It was a…

MADISONVILLE, Ky. (3/16/18) — Madisonville Police Department released the following reports today: Charles B. Hatcher of Madisonville was charged March 15 with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Abreon Vontra McKissick of Hopksinville was charged March 15 with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and…

HENDERSON, Ky. (3/16/18) — Kentucky State Police offers periodic reminders to drivers who travel public roads. The agency reported it strives daily to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Some of these proactive measures include various roadside safety checkpoints and saturating known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. KSP indicated troopers utilize traffic…

CARLISLE COUNTY, Ky. (3/16/18) — Today, Gov. Matt Bevin congratulated Kings Royal Biotech Inc., a manufacturer of cannabidiol isolate, for breaking ground on its $30 million-plus facility, a project expected to create 140 full-time jobs in the western Kentucky city of Bardwell. “Ag-tech businesses are increasingly recognizing the many benefits of manufacturing hemp-related products in Kentucky,”…

Obituaries

PRINCETON, KY., — Sidney ‘Sid’ Curtis, age 69, of Princeton passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Tradewater Health and Rehab Center in Dawson Springs, KY. Arrangements are being handled by the Funeral Home located at 138 Main Street in Cadiz where the…